There are 13 independent living communities serving Okoboji, Iowa. This includes 1 community in Okoboji and 12 nearby. The average cost per day of independent living in Iowa is about $63, with costs running between $17 and $158 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $1,879, with costs ranging from about $511 to $4,741. The average annual cost is $22,558, which is under the national average of $23,100.
Located in Dickinson County, Okoboji is a small city in Iowa. While the encompassing statistical area is home to 1,020,762 inhabitants, there are just 874 residing in the city itself. Residents over 55 constitute 52% of the total population.
Okoboji has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 81. The city's mean household income is $53,000 ($44,000 per person), in comparison to an average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa. The mean home price in Okoboji is $459,000, which is significantly more than the state average of $153,000. The city has a low unemployment rate of approximately 3.74%.
Okoboji has extreme average temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low levels of rain each year. Okoboji has low air quality ratings in comparison to other cities in the United States.